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acme
the best or most perfect thing that can exist or be achieved
the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed
alacrity
speed and eagerness
brisk and cheerful readiness
anathema
something that is strongly disliked or disapproved of
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes
annals
historical records of the activities of a country or organization, or history in general
a records of events year by year
anomaly
a person or thing that is different from what is usual, or not in agreement with something else and therefore not satisfactory
something that deviates from what is standard, normal or expected
appellation
a name or title
formal, a name or title
mass noun, the action of giving a name to someone or something
artifice
(the use of) a clever trick or something intended to deceive
mass noun, clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
asperity
the quality of being severe in the way that you speak and behave
mass noun, harshness of tone or manner
(asperities), harsh qualities or conditions
audacity
courage or confidence of a kind that other people find shocking or rude
mass noun, aw willingness to take bold risks
rude or disrespectful behaviour; impudence